reentrant

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. (of angles) pointing inward

Sentences with reentrant as an adjective:

- The global interpreter lock of the embedded scripting engine is not reentrant.

- Global variables must not be altered by reentrant code.

noun

1. An angle or part that reenters itself.

2. One who enters (the labour market, etc.) again.

3. (geography) A valley between a pair of parallel ridges